Uighur workers held behind locked gates

GlobalPost by Kathleen McLaughlin | Jul. 10, 2009 (News Report)

SHAOGUAN, China — Three weeks after simmering racial tension escalated to mayhem and a double murder at a toy factory here, about 750 Uighur workers remain largely out of sight, behind locked gates and guarded doors. But their story has sparked violent clashes and brought international attention to a remote Chinese province. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Business
Topics: Global Economy, Racism, China
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Posted by: Posted by Beth Tucker - Jul 10, 2009 - 11:58 AM PDT
Reviewed by: Beth Tucker (review), Patricia Blochowiak (review)
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Edited by: Beth Tucker - Jul 10, 2009 - 11:58 AM PDT
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Patricia Blochowiak
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 by Patricia Blochowiak - Jul. 11, 2009

Gives the uncertainties of identifying the truth in China.

When I was in China in 1988-89, I encountered Uighurs in houseboats in Changsha and in the Xi'an area and learned about Han prejudices against minorities in China.

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Beth Tucker
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 by Beth Tucker - Jul. 10, 2009
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